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Biologists scour Colorado River to help save endangered fish
Razorback sucker fish held by a biologist

Razorback suckers are endemic to the Colorado River Basin and have been listed as endangered since 1991. Thanks to an intensive breeding and stocking program, numbers of the fish have increased in parts of the river and its tributaries. (Photo by Luke Runyon/KUNC)

Cronkite News
Arizona State University
Fish in the Colorado River are a product of harsh conditions. But human interference in the rivers they call home has pushed a few to the edge of extinction. Luke Runyon of KUNC reports.
How can we save diminishing shark populations?
Ariel Anza
George Washington University
Shark populations are dwindling at a rapid rate, and it's our responsibility to help.
We may have forgotten, but animals are still going extinct
Forgotten animals are still disappearing

Forgotten animals are still disappearing. (Luca Silveira/GWU)

Luca Silveira
The George Washington University
Endangered species are often overlooked as an environmental issue, however this infographic is meant to concisely show why this issue needs attention and how to take action in your day-to-day life.